Previews in Aperture

Aperture has stopped generating previews when I import new files. How can I change preferences so that it always generates a preview for new files?
thanks

Preview generation is set in a few different areas depending on the situation.
Aperture->Preferences->Previews sets if new projects will generate previews for the images placed in them.
For existing projects you can set it on a per project basis but if you want all existing projects to maintain previews select the Projects icon in the Library tab of the inspector and then click the gear icon at the top right and select

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Previews from Aperture in "All my files"

I reinstalled system (10.7.2) and now previews from Aperture library can be seen in "All my files".
Does anybody know how to fix it?

Because iPhoto (and I imagine Lightroom) makes copies of the photos you edit so you can always revert back to the original. All My Files searches for all files, regardless if the are duplicates.

What is the best setting for previews in aperture for creating DVDs ?

Hi,
I would like to send clients DVDs of the photo shoots by dragging over the preview jpegs into iDVD. Not having a clue about the quality I should set for the previews [ in aperture preferences] could any one give some idea what preview size `I should be using for fairly decent quality. I should state I do not own a Television set and never will, so cannot test for myself. Seeing as widescreen is the most poular type of goggle box I intend to set IDVD to the widescreen dimensions.
Also does the size and quality of previews affect the overall responsivness of Aperture?

Congratulations on your avoidance of TV - I wish I could.
The most expensive High definition sets around at the moment have a resolution that can display 1080 horizontal lines, so anything greater than this would seem to be a waste.
Depending on who you believe the definition of "High Definition" as it refers to TV begins at 720 horizontal lines and extends up to 1080 lines. This is considerably less than what any half decent computer monitor can display.
If you set your previews to the one with an asterisk you will be perfectly matched to display fullscreen on your computer monitor, and as I said above this should be better than most TVs. If you set a step or two lower thaen you probably won't have any problems on most TVs.

Since upgrading to Lion, I can no longer view my previews in Aperture.

Since I updated to Lion, Aperture has been sluggish and annoying and keeps quitting on me...
However, the worst problem I have is that I cannot view the previews of most of my photos.
The files are all referenced and kept on an external hard drive.
I have checked to see if the preview files are in the Aperture library folder in my Pictures file (I looked in Show Contents...) and they all seem to be there.
When I open the projects in Aperture, the outline of the photos appear, but I can't see the images.
Does anyone have any idea why this would be and how to fix it?
Thanks!

As a start you should update your profile it still says you are using 10.6.1 and including the Aperture version would be a good thing also. So have you upgraded to 3.2.1 yet? If not you should.
As a start you should look at Aperture 3: Troubleshooting Basics and see i that helps.
Post back
regards

HT1040 No more pdf book preview in Aperture 3.5?

It seems there is no more pdf preview available since Aperture 3.5 (I'm using 3.5.1) available? There was a preview button in the book buy dialog 3.4, which also allowed saving the preview as pdf.

It is still there, just liked described in this support document:
iPhoto, Aperture: Previewing an order in iPhoto or Aperture
is that button missing from this panel, or have you been looking at a different panel?
If the button is missing, try if you can preview a book, if you open a different Aperture library - create one for testing. If a different library also does not work, try to launch Aperture from a different user user account, for example the gust account. Can you there preview a book?

How can I save space on Hard Drive? Lo-Res Previews like Aperture.

I have searched these forums and the internet but not found a solution as yet.
My problem is I have a MacBook Pro and the hard drive is getting full.
I want hi-res images on an external hard drive but have a lo-res preview on my hard drive so I am never without all my pictures. I think from memory Aperture dose this, but I like iphoto's simplicity. I don't want to have aperture installed as well as iphoto.
Hope this makes sense.

Let me reinforce Larry's concern about the "referenced" mode. All it takes is to have an interruption between iPhoto and the external HD while you are working in iPhoto and the library will lose the links between the alias files in the library and the source files on the external HD. It will be very difficult to relink all of the alias files when that happens. Maybe one event at a time but that's no assurance.
Also you will not be able to use the library without the external HD mounted if you have any movies in the library. It's best to have a separate library for movie files in that event.
One option would be to run your primary library from the external HD and have a smaller one with the most current or needed photos on the boot drive. You can copy events and albums between the two libraries with the paid version of iPhoto Library Manager while keeping keywords, comments and titles intact.
Another issue with the "referenced" library is the fact that if you delete a photo from the library you will have to locate and delete the source file from the external HD. Additionally you cannot rename or move any source files with the Finder or add new photos to an existing source folder and expect it to be automatically imported into iPhoto. It's best for each new source import to have its own folder.
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto (iPhoto.Library for iPhoto 5 and earlier) database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've created an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger or later), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 6 and 7 libraries and Tiger and Leopard. iPhoto does not have to be closed to run the application, just idle. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.≤br>
Note: There now an Automator backup application for iPhoto 5 that will work with Tiger or Leopard.

Image Previews In Aperture 3 - Canon 5D MK2

The "previews" Aperture makes are exactly what the photo looks like in the camera and as I wanted/expected the photo to look like, but when the photo has time to "process", the image turns dull and bad looking. If I press "P" again, the photo does not return to the state it was. Sound confusing? Here is my import work flow.
As I import my images, I keep "P" selected so I can zip through my images, rate and delete. When finished, I press "P" and that's when the images change. See attached images of before and after. I always check my histogram on the camera between shots and most of my shots are well exposed, but when I import them into Aperture...the images are typically 1-2 stops darker.
I've been using Aperture since 1.0. This issue has been going on for quite some time, but my daughters birthday party this past weeked was the final straw.
I have a Canon 5D MK2 with the 24-105mm 4.0L IS lens and shoot in RAW.
Please help,
Gene

What William said . The parts of the Help page I sent you (the OP had posted onto another thread) that I wanted you to notice are this:
How Aperture Displays Images in the Viewer
When a version needs to be displayed in the Viewer, Aperture does the following:
Aperture draws the thumbnail image (a JPEG image that is 1280 pixels in the longest dimension).
Aperture draws the JPEG preview, if present.
Aperture decodes the master and applies any adjustments to it.
Once the last step is completed, the adjustment controls become available. Because the JPEG preview is created with all the adjustments for that version, it appears onscreen faster than the adjusted master would. The result is a sharp preview image that appears quickly in the Viewer.
and this:
“Use embedded JPEG from camera when possible” checkbox: Select this checkbox to have Aperture use the JPEG thumbnail produced by the camera, if available.
For just-imported Images, Aperture uses the in-camera created JPEG until it makes its own. This is almost certainly what you are seeing. (You can change this at "Aperture➞Preferences➞Previews➞Post Import Processing". I recommend selecting "Standard Previews".)
The histogram on your camera is derived from an in-camera created JPEG. It is somewhat congruent to the histogram of the converted RAW image, but the key word there is "somewhat". Additionally, it reflects any in-camera settings you have. The RAW file is strictly sensor data -- it is the recorded exposure, with no adjustments.
Images from converted RAW files are frequently "dull" (manufacturers do all kinds of things to make their camera-baked JPEGs look "pleasing"). Aperture provides extensive and powerful tools for developing your Images. When you record your exposures to RAW files, you should think of your camera as a data gathering tool. The computer is your developer. If you want the in-camera created JPEGs, there is no reason to record the sensor data to RAW files.
There may be an additional problem with Canon 5D MK2 files. Search the forum to see if this has been reported.
Message was edited by: Kirby Krieger -- fleshed out the citations from the User Manual.

Over saturated and contrast with previews in Aperture 3.4.5

When I import photos from my Nikon D700 I import both RAW and JPEG with RAW as the master. The initial previews are great, but as soon as aperture updates the preview it becomes over saturated with too much contrast. I have tried post import processing with both Aperture and Camera presets with the same result. I have followed other similar threads that go into the technical details of what a preview is, this is fine, but what I want to know is what I'm doing that stops me from keeping the original good preview image. Can anyone tell me exactly where the initial preview was generated adn how to keep it?
Cheers
P.S. i have temporarily disabled this terrible change by toggling 'P'

Can anyone tell me exactly where the initial preview was generated adn how to keep it?
Haggy72,
as you have seen the many threads on previews, I am sure, you know already, that the initial preview is the preview generated by your camera. It reflects all raw processing and all effects set in your camera, but it does not show, what the unprocessed raw image is like.
Aperture will create a preview, that is showing excatly, how the raw image will look, without any edits applied. When you are using the raw as original image file, it is necessary, that the preview (and the thumbnail) will show you the raw image as it is. How else are you to know, what edits will be necessary to create the image you want?
if you want to keep the original, camera generated preview, use the jpeg as original image file. That image is a high resolution version of the preview you like.
-- Léonie

Web Preview of Aperture Book

Is there any way to get a book designed in Aperture on to a web page that people can 'flick through' (i.e. use their mouse to turn the pages)?
I guess there is a way, but the question is what is the easiest way?
Can anyone recommend good javascript templates for the book display?

I do not know how to do it but a search on Google with Flip Book PDF will give you many links.
On the other hand, have you seen this page ? It is an excellent review of Aperture Large books
http://bergsmavisuals.com/blog/apple-aperture/books/aperture-3-extra-large-book- review/
and there is a preview of one of his books here:
http://matthewbergsma.com/weddings/bovenkamp/book/
Hope this will help.
I you find how to do it, I'll be really interested.

Building previews on Aperture load

Whenever I load Aperture it immediately builds 310 image previews. If I quit and load again it does the same thing. I'm not sure which images are the problem. I remember reading something about RAW converter versions being the issue. Or maybe the upgrade from 1.5 -> 2.0. I've Googled my heart out and can't find anything helpful. Anyone have any advise?
It would appear that this issue is somewhat similar. Though I'm not crashing. http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1751122&tstart=45
This one appears maybe relevant as well though I don't have the console log. http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1743240&tstart=120

Not resolved, closing question though.

Adjustments grayed out? Might be QUICK PREVIEW in Aperture 2

I upgraded to 2.0 this morning and found that I was not unable to make any adjustments to any RAW or Jpegs files. This was so with managed files in the central library as well as referenced images on an external HD. Also true for new RAW files uploaded this morning.
The adjustments window is completely grayed out. I'm able to toggle open the arrows for Raw Fine Tuning, White Balance, etc but unable to access the controls. CMYK values do show up below the (empty) space for the histogram, but that is the extent of interactivity.
The rotate and lift and stamp functions are operable. The alignment, crop, patch, brush and redeye tool are grayed out.
I then realized I had inadvertently clicked the "quick preview" mode (button bottom right of window) - likely when dragging the bottom right corner to rescale the window.
Everything seems ok now.
Though the white balance controls are a little unpredictable. Occasionally the tint jumps to a zero value when I am adjusting the temp slider. And often the change that I am making doesn't seem to register.
Hope the QP headsup might save some time for some of you that (like me) didn't bother to read the "What's new" section before installing.

I upgraded to 2.0 this morning and found that I was not unable to make any adjustments to any RAW or Jpegs files. This was so with managed files in the central library as well as referenced images on an external HD. Also true for new RAW files uploaded this morning.
The adjustments window is completely grayed out. I'm able to toggle open the arrows for Raw Fine Tuning, White Balance, etc but unable to access the controls. CMYK values do show up below the (empty) space for the histogram, but that is the extent of interactivity.
The rotate and lift and stamp functions are operable. The alignment, crop, patch, brush and redeye tool are grayed out.
I then realized I had inadvertently clicked the "quick preview" mode (button bottom right of window) - likely when dragging the bottom right corner to rescale the window.
Everything seems ok now.
Though the white balance controls are a little unpredictable. Occasionally the tint jumps to a zero value when I am adjusting the temp slider. And often the change that I am making doesn't seem to register.
Hope the QP headsup might save some time for some of you that (like me) didn't bother to read the "What's new" section before installing.

How do i regenerate ALL previews in Aperture 3?

I am trying to cleen up an downsize my library with 15 000 photos. I have been reading about previews, and I can see that my default setting on new previews are "half size". I capture my images on a 16mpx camera in RAW format. Do I really need my previews to be half size on my 15" macbook pro?
I am thinking that it would be a good idea if my previews had the same size as the pixels on my screen, 1440. That is why I want to delete ALL of my old previews and make new in 1440.
What do you think, is this a good idea to downsize my library? Is there any way for me to do this easily?

Changing to a smaller size Preview might shrink your Library a bit. Sooner or later, you will want to move some of your Originals to an external (or other non-system) drive. When you are ready for that, look into the difference between Managed Originals and Referenced Originals.
Either way, having Previews set to the size you use is a good idea. Full instructions for deleting and creating Previews are on this page in the User Manual. It's as easy as selecting all your Images, deleting the current Previews, and generating new ones.

No preview displayed in Aperture and Preview after Lion "upgrade"

Hi everyone,
something (well, maybe many things) has been blown by Lion...I'm only just trying to figure out what exactly is.
Generally the system performs well but I have a big issue with previews within Aperture 3 and in Preview/Quicklook itself.
I'm testing Lion onto a late 2009 unibody macbookpro 13", 2.0 ghz, 8gb Ram; Aperture library is managed, around 100gb, all files are from Canon 30D and 350D, plus some jpegs and videos from a Powershot A620 (I didn't test the videos imported in Aperture yet, in SnowLeopard everything was fine).
In Aperture 3 (I have upgraded to 3.1.3 before installing Lion) my Canon 30D files are displayed correctly both in browser and viewer...Canon 350D files (raw images) aren't...well, the small thumbnail in the browser view is looking fine but when I double click to display the large image..it suddenly disappear! gray or black background, no image at all...back to browser view and the small thumbnail correctly display the image.
So i tried to regenerate the preview...nothing, same behaviour...if I press P for quick preview nothing is displayed, I get nothing even if I press M for master image.
Ok, I said...let's try this...I decide to export a photo, as master, onto the desktop...fine, the image icon is good, correctly displaying the image thumbnail...if I select it and press the spacebar i obtain ...absolutely nothing,a gray window that should be my image.
This happens also for the 30D files when I export them ...within Aperture they're good.
I also tried to export a version (jpeg)...all I obtain is a totally black jpeg.
Seems that Preview is not working anymore or uncapable to display any raw format, only jpegs are correctly displayed, I mean original jpeg shot.
I went through all the basic library maintenance for Aperture, repaired system permission before and after Lion installation...nothing changes.
Anyone experiencing a similar behaviour under Lion? Is Preview not working only in my system? Any suggestion?
I'm trying to find something to fix this...I have Time machine backups, Aperture vault backups so reverting back to SL is only a matter of patience and time...but I would like to stick with Lion and keep testing.
Any help or suggestion will be appreciated...I'm also searching for similiar behaviour (mostly for the problem with Preview) in the Lion OSX forum, this is heavily affecting Aperture.
Best regards,
Alberto

I found a solution that worked for me. Seems like my firewall did not accept the afp connection permissions anymore after installing lion... Since everything worked well turning off the firewall.
So if you don't want to keep your firewall disactivated here is what worked for me:
- Leave your firewall activated.
- Turn OFF afp file sharing in the sistem prefs
- Restart your Machine
- Turn ON afp file sharing
- You should now get a message if you want to accept afp connections...
- click YES
Thats it... Everything fine on my network now.

Questions on preview quality and where Aperture uses them

I have been reading Apple's Aperture articles about preview quality and how Aperture shares images with the outside world. I had always assumed that the full quality image in Aperture was used for printing, exporting and sharing, but it seems that, at least for sharing, it is the preview that Aperture creates that is shared.
I have just increased the quality of the previews that Aperture generates from 5 to 9 and forced Aperture to re-render all previews. It seems to me that the images on screen and in slide shows and other iLife documents, are now much clearer and brighter (the downside of this is that my Aperture library file has grown by 4 gigabytes).
This leads me to ask four questions about Aperture and preview use (if I may?).
Is a jpeg on a high setting (9) visibly better than one on a medium setting (5), or am I being led to see what I expect to see?
Apart from editing, slideshows and iLife and iWork documents, in what situations does Aperture use previews where high or low quality might make a difference?
Does Aperture use previews to compile photo books? If so, does the quality of the preview affect the quality of the final printed book?
Is it possible to set Aperture to produce high quality previews for images above a certain star rating and low quality previews for the rest?
Thanks for any answers you may have.
Alasdair

Previews are used within Aperture to quickly show an image in the main viewer before the master has been fully loaded, they are also used to see the referenced masters even if the external location is not available at that moment (not adjustments can be done then, but at least you can see the image)
Previews are used outside Aperture to share the images with adjustments without exporting every image. It comes in handy that you can drag an image from Aperture's browser to another app or the desktop (what you get there is the preview). iMovie or other iApps use previews, the bigger size and quality the better quality you'll get.
Once you set up the size and quality of the previews in Aperture's Preferences the previews are created with those settings. I guess you could lower the settings, in the browser select the images you don't need big previews, ctrl+click and 'update preview' to force create low res previews for those. After that you can put the settings back. But if you do any change to those images the previews will be updated. Certainly I don't see the point of having different previews, do some test find the settings that work best for you and keep it like that.
Turn automatic previews off and create manually the previews you need, I have a smart album with images rated 3 or more stars and I use it to select and create previews manually to those images.

Image previews different in Aperture from other applications

I've just come across a problem with Aperture after importing a TIF image (usually I stick with RAW). The preview in AP3 looks different from that in all other photo applications I have. I looked at the same image in Preview, Lightroom 2 and iPhoto. In all 3 cases the on-screen preview was the same.
When viewed in AP3 the image is noticeably different - Onscreen Proofing is off.
To show what i'm seeing I've uploaded a screen capture of the image open in Preview and Aperture:
http://www.mark-connell.com/Photography/Testing/screen-capture/880283357_DkDaM-X 3.jpg
Is this a known issue with AP3.0.3 because it kind of makes it unusable as an image editor.
Mark

Add Lightroom 3beta2, Photoshop CS4, Bridge CS4 and LightZone to the list of applications that all display this image the same.
Am I really the only person seeing this?
Mark

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